TALENTED Southport actor Samuel Roukin paid a visit to his old school in Crosby.

The former Merchant Taylors’ pupil is just about to hit the big screen playing a Snatcher in the two-part finale of the Harry Potter franchise, titled Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I which is released on November 19.

Samuel took a break from his busy acting schedule to run Shakespeare workshops with the pupils.

He also assisted them with their forthcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which is running at the Boys’ School from November 24 to 27.

Samuel’s latest credits include ITV1’s recent two part hit drama DCI Banks: Aftermath where he played the lead villain in the prime time mini-series watched by over 5.5 million viewers.

He has also just wrapped on a feature film called Decoy Bride – a comedy with David Tennant and Kelly MacDonald.

Samuel was keen to help his former teacher and mentor Dr John Gill, who is head of English at Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School.

His aim is to help Dr Gill inspire the next generation of pupils with their acting ambitions.

Samuel told the Visiter: “Thanks to the passionate work of John Gill, students at Merchants are really encouraged to thrive in drama and therefore the talent is really able to shine through.”

Samuel plans to go over to the States in the New Year to pursue his acting career.